Episode 44: Spandex, Styrofoam Containers, and RFID: Meet Jessica of FABSCRAP (part II)

<p>January is Trash Month here at Clotheshorse!  This episode is the  second half of our conversation with Jessica Schreiber, the founder and CEO of <a href="https://fabscrap.org/">FABSCRAP.</a>   Today we’ll be talking about how spandex crept into everything we buy, how she started <a href="https://www.instagram.com/fab_scrap/?hl=en">FABSCRAP</a>, and the challenges/future of mitigating fabric waste.  Also:  Karrie calls the hotline to share her experiences as a FABSCRAP volunteer.  And a great letter from Helen...which leads to an update on the forced labor of Uyghur Muslims in China. <br>  <br>Some recommended reading:<br><a href="https://www.instagram.com/magnifeco/?hl=en">Magnifeco</a><br><a href="https://www.aspi.org.au/report/uyghurs-sale">Uyghurs For Sale</a> (a report by the Australian Strategic Policy Institute)</p><p>If you have something to contribute to the conversation, thoughts, questions, more info...please reach out.  Your personal stories as consumers, workers, people who wear clothes, make clothes, sell clothes, like clothes...these personal stories are political at their core...and sharing these stories helps us shape what we do next.  So please reach out.  You can call the hotline at <strong>717. 925.7417. </strong> There’s also the old fashioned way, via email <a href="mailto:clotheshorsepodcast@gmail.com">clotheshorsepodcast@gmail.com</a>  Or on instagram, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/clotheshorsepodcast/">@clotheshorsepodcast.</a></p><p>Want to support Clotheshorse *and* receive exclusive episodes, a weekly newsletter, and some swag? <a href="https://www.patreon.com/clotheshorsepodcast"><strong>Then become a patron!</strong></a><strong><br></strong>If you're interested in making a one time donation, you can do that via Venmo<strong>, @crystal_visions</strong></p><p>If you want to meet other Clotheshorse listeners, join the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/clotheshorsingaround"><strong>Clotheshorsing Around</strong></a><strong> </strong>facebook group.  </p><p><br>If